Lightly grease 4-5 quart slow cooker. Rinse rice well and drain completely.
In the slow cooker, stir together the rice, broth, carrots, onion, red peppers, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt and pepper.
Add chicken breasts(whole), cover and cook on high for 2.5-3.5 hours or low for 4-5 hours. Remove chicken and test the rice. If rice is not yet al dente, cover and continue cooking, checking every 20-30 minutes.
Remove chicken and place on a cutting board. Chop or shred chicken and set aside.
When the rice is cooked, stir in the chopped chicken, cheese, peas, and half and half.
Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
